Pullukulangara Sree Dharma Sastha Temple is located in Pullukulangara–Keerikkad, near Kayamkulam in the Alappuzha district of Kerala. This sacred temple is one among the 108 Ayyappa temples referenced in the traditional Thottam Pattu, where it is referred to as "Pullingalkavu." The temple's annual 10-day festival begins with Kodiyettam (flag hoisting) on the day of Uthiram nakshatra in the Malayalam month of Makaram. The temple features two sanctum sanctorums within the Chuttambalam (inner courtyard): one dedicated to Lord Dharma Sastha (Ayyappa) and the other to Goddess Bhadrakali. The idol of Lord Ayyappa faces east, while the shrine of Goddess Bhadrakali faces north. During the festival, the entire temple complex
more is beautifully illuminated with traditional oil lamps, creating a divine and vibrant atmosphere that draws devotees from across the region.
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